Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
Writing·June 30, 1931·† February 2, 2011 — 79 years old· Paris, France
Jean‑Dominique de La Rochefoucauld (1931–2011) was a French screenwriter and director, recognized as one of the key figures of historical television drama. A frequent collaborator of Roberto Rossellini (The Taking of Power by Louis XIV, Socrates, Blaise Pascal), he later created his own landmark works, including Richelieu ou la Journée des dupes and L’An Mil. Known for his rigorous research and clear, educational storytelling, he left a lasting mark on French cultural television. He was the father of actress Sophie de La Rochefoucauld and director Claire de La Rochefoucauld.
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2005Rosalie Hits the RoadDirector2004Witnesses to a Film ShootSelf1997Le Président et la garde barrièreDirector1983Richelieu ou La journée des dupesDirector · Writer1982MarcheloupTVAdaptation1979Charles Clément, canut de LyonWriter19781788Writer1976The Author of BeltraffioDialogue1976Henry James StoriesTVDialogue · Creator1974The Mouth Agape1972Blaise PascalDialogue1969Acts of the ApostlesTVWriter